Legislation introduced in New Brunswick aims to protect artists
The Status of the Artist Act, if passed, would acknowledge the arts as a profession and define a professional artist. (Source: New Brunswick government)
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Half of Ontario's new judges assigned to northern regions
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The Province
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Vancouver 'No King' rally reinforces support for American protests against Donald Trump
Hundreds of protesters rallied Saturday at the U.S. consulate in Vancouver and at Jack Poole Plaza About 1,000 people gathered at three locations in downtown Vancouver Saturday, June 14 to protest policies off U.S. President Donald Trump -- part of North America-wide No Kings protests. Photo by Jason Payne / PNG Langley's Carly Butler held a megaphone Saturday morning as hundreds of demonstrators gathered at downtown Vancouver's Jack Poole Plaza, protesting what organizers call the authoritarian drift of U.S. President Donald Trump. The 37-year-old, born in California, was brought to Canada by her mother in 1998 and spent most of her youth living in Northern B.C. as an undocumented immigrant. 'I lived in fear every day, I had no status and I kept that secret for years. I could not legally get a job,' Butler told the crowd, recounting how she was able to finally obtain Canadian citizenship 15 years ago. 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Photo by Jason Payne / PNG About 1,000 people gathered at three locations in downtown Vancouver Saturday, June 14 to protest policies off U.S. President Donald Trump -- part of North America-wide No Kings protests. Photo by Jason Payne / PNG About 1,000 people gathered at three locations in downtown Vancouver Saturday, June 14 to protest policies off U.S. President Donald Trump -- part of North America-wide No Kings protests. Photo by Jason Payne / PNG About 1,000 people gathered at three locations in downtown Vancouver Saturday, June 14 to protest policies off U.S. President Donald Trump -- part of North America-wide No Kings protests. Photo by Jason Payne / PNG About 1,000 people gathered at three locations in downtown Vancouver Saturday, June 14 to protest policies off U.S. President Donald Trump -- part of North America-wide No Kings protests. 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The protest follows unrest sparked by federal immigration enforcement raids and Trump's order to deploy the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles, where protesters blocked a freeway and set cars ablaze. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. About 1,000 people gathered at three locations in downtown Vancouver Saturday, June 14 to protest policies off U.S. President Donald Trump — part of North America-wide No Kings protests. Photo by Jason Payne / PNG A few blocks away, a second protest had about 300 demonstrators line the sidewalks in front of the U.S. Consulate on Pender Street. Amid chants, one protester wrote the words 'Immigrants built North America' in bold green chalk on the pavement. Vancouver's Anita Feldman held up a sign with the word 'RESIST.' 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Christina Bogojevic urged Minnesotans to avoid the planned demonstrations 'out of an abundance of caution.' Bogojevic's warning came after former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her spouse were fatally shot in their Brooklyn Park home early Saturday. In a separate attack, Senator John Hoffman and his wife were in their home when they were shot several times. They remain in the hospital. The suspect, who remained at large, was found in possession of 'No Kings' flyers. In response, organizers with the 50501 Movement announced the cancellation of all Saturday demonstrations planned across Minnesota. With files from The Associated Press sgrochowski@ Read More Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks Sports Sports Soccer
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CTV National News: Tensions soar as Israel and Iran exchange strikes in escalating conflict
Watch CTV's Jeremie Charron speaks with a Canadian trapped amid relentless attacks in the escalating Israel-Iran conflict.
